The Empty Basalt toward the Suffering

#020745 RGB(2,7,69)

About this color

The Empty Basalt toward the Suffering reads as deep and intense — a blue tone recorded at #020745, RGB(2, 7, 69).

#020745RGB(2, 7, 69)

HSL 236° · 94% saturation · 14% lightness

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Psychology

Dark blues project authority, depth and reliability — the colour of deep water, the night sky, and tailored suits.

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History

In Japanese aesthetics, blue — particularly indigo — has been a central colour for centuries: the slow-dyed textiles of Tokushima remain prized for their depth and permanence.

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Design use

In practical terms, a deep blue like this works well as a primary background in dark themes, a strong border or divider, or a headline colour against a light surface. Combine with lighter tints of the same hue for a cohesive palette.

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Colour pairings

In terms of colour combinations, complement this blue with amber and warm orange for high-contrast energy, or stay within blue-green and violet neighbours for a serene, cohesive feel.

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Color formats

Name
The Empty Basalt toward the Suffering
HEX
#020745
RGB
rgb(2,7,69)
RGB%
rgb(0.8%,2.7%,27.1%)
HSL
hsl(236,94%,14%)
HSV
hsv(236,97%,27%)
CMYK
cmyk(97,90,0,73)
LAB
lab(5,24,-38)
LCH
lch(5,45,302)
sRGB
(0.008,0.027,0.271)
HEX8
#020745ff
CSS Name
Decimal
002007069

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Color info

Lightness
14%
Saturation
94%
Hue
236°
Chroma
45
Temperature
WarmCool
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